God is my rock
Pronunciation: Tah-MAY-el
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Tamael is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is my rock". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: Tah-MAY-el. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ταμαήλ
Ταμαήλ σημαίνει καθαρότητα και μεγαλοπρέπεια
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Tah-MAY-el
IPA
/tɑːˈmeɪɛl/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Tamael, an early Christian martyr, is mentioned in the Acts of the Martyrs of Syria, which date from the 5th or 6th century. According to this text, Tamael was a wealthy Syrian who was converted to Christianity by Saint Addai, and was later tortured and executed for his faith.
5th or 6th century
Another reference to Tamael can be found in the Syriac Acts of Mar Maroun, which date from the 8th or 9th century. In this text, Tamael is mentioned as a wealthy man who was converted to Christianity by Mar Maroun, and was later persecuted for his faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305 AD).
Late 3rd century AD
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Translations
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Tamael
Purity and greatness in the eyes of God
טמאאל
טמאאל הוא שם שמשמעותו טוהר וגדלות
Ταμαήλ
Ταμαήλ σημαίνει καθαρότητα και μεγαλοπρέπεια
Tamael
Tamael means purity and greatness
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